Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent CB Cameron Sutton. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Sutton joins the Lions after six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2017-22), where he appeared in 84-career games (39 starts) and recorded 164 tackles (140 solo), 38 pass defenses, eight interceptions, eight tackles for loss, five forced fumbles, three quarterback hits, 2.0 sacks and one fumble recovery.
In 16 games played (15 starts) last season, Sutton totaled 43 tackles (35 solo) and set career-highs in pass defenses (15) and interceptions (three).
He originally entered the NFL as a third-round selection (94th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Tennessee by the Steelers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) celebrates an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) reacts to a call during a NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) reacts with teammates before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) intercepts a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith (16) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) looks on during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) celebrates with teammates after making an interception during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) is announced before an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) is upended by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) celebrates after breaking up a pass during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) reacts to an incomplete pass in the end zone against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) leads the defensive backs group before an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) hits Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) cannot make a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Sutton (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-16. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) celebrates after a tackle during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) intercepts a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
